Family-run Melted Wings Winery opens a tasting room in Old Brooklyn with Greek-rooted winemaking, limited Thursday–Saturday hours and a cellar-style vibe. Small batches and a wine slushy are on the menu.

Emerita, a women‑owned boutique winery in Madison, opened this week on roughly 12 acres with small‑batch, medal‑winning wines and a tasting room rescued from Dr. Konstantin Frank.

Self‑taught chef Logan Neisel is turning his Prologue pop-ups into a 4,500‑sq‑ft Cleveland restaurant that will pair tasting menus with casual bar and lunch service.

Sofia Syed’s Toasted will open on Madison Ave with avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches and fresh juices. The health-focused café aims to offer quick, wholesome breakfasts and lunches.

Walden Market has opened in Aurora, offering chef-prepared meals, butcher cuts and Ohio-made pantry goods led by Chef Austin Radosta. The shop is open to the public Tue–Sat.

Double D’s Honky Tonk & Smokehouse opens May 23 at 3941 Erie St, pairing smoked meats downstairs with line‑dancing and live music upstairs.

Cleveland’s zoning board approved variances for a karaoke café at 5011 Clark Ave, owners plan Saturday karaoke nights and Friday performance programming.

A Tallmadge drive‑thru is serving Hawaiian comfort plates — mochiko chicken, Spam fried rice and macaroni salad — to the Akron area.

Luna Bakery & Café will open at Brecksville's Valor Acres this fall, bringing pastries, crêpes and catering to the new mixed‑use campus.

Coppia’s Willoughby restaurant will close after chefs Talia and Hedy Trovato accepted roles with Walt Disney World; the final service is set for June 20, 2026.

University Heights' longtime Jack's Deli closed suddenly as owner Don Apel blamed rising meat costs and razor‑thin margins. The Cedar Road storefront is now shuttered.

The Last Page team is converting the Corner Provisions space at 1070 Ghent Rd into 1818 American Grille, a wood‑fire‑focused American grille opening in phases this summer.

Kate’s Fish has delayed its Tremont restaurant to late 2026, but owner Tom McIntyre is keeping demand hot with sold‑out lobster‑roll pop‑ups at the West Side Market. The next pop‑up is scheduled for May 16.